Texas Tech Dominates Centenary, 93-41

Devonne Giles works toward the basket against Centenary's Chad Maclies during the first half.

November 27, 2004 | Men's Basketball

Nov. 27, 2004

LUBBOCK, Texas (AP) - Jarrius Jackson scored 22 points and Ronald Ross added 17 as Texas Tech beat Centenary 93-41 Saturday night.

Devonne Giles added 16 for Tech (2-1), which pulled most starters midway through the second half. Freshman Damir Suljagic played scored 12 for Tech on 5-of-6 shooting.

Chad Maclies scored nine points and Jamorrow Moragne had eight for Centenary (0-2).

Tech led 52-20 at halftime, thanks to an early 29-4 run and 54 percent shooting in the half.

Tech's defense and size also caused big problems for Centenary.

The Red Raiders held the Gents to 25 percent shooting and forced 21 turnovers, converting them into 33 points. Tech outscored the Gents 56-14 in the paint and outrebounded them 52-36.